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Toilet paper is here to stay at Langara College

By Tom Eley Although students at Langara say campus washrooms are often littered with toilet paper, school washrooms are unlikely to dispense with paper products anytime soon. Collin Mills, an instructor in the department of geography…

Single-use plastics persist on campus

Langara College has saved over 2.2 million plastic bottles with the addition of water filling stations on campus, but specific initiatives to eliminate single-use plastics are vague in the school’s strategic plan.

South Van park thrives over landfill

By Danauca Dory and Kristian Trevena What used to be Vancouver’s largest landfill is now a biodiverse park enjoyed by families across the city. A large part of South Vancouver’s community, Everett Crowley Park was the Kerr Road…

Website connects users to sports equipment

Reported by Roxanne Egan-Elliott A website that facilitates the sharing economy of goods gives young Vancouverites a chance to get active without the upfront costs. Launched in February 2017, Quupe invites users to sign up for free and…

Gardens hyped for social benefits

Permaculture, a herbacide- and pesticide-free gardening practice, may help help Vancouverites promote healthier lifestyles and create new friendships. Permaculture combines knowledge from indigenous cultures with modern science in an…
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